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username for mysql

when I signed up to mysql, I got a root password
Which is what i use to sign in to mysql.
But,no user name.
( I know to use root but i would like to change it)
Does anyone know how to go about doing this or at least
point me in the right direction.
thanks

'net,is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable
program or batch

I would try using: cd C:/path/to/mysql/ then try using the command net stop mysql. Note that it should be working from any directory, but try doing that anyway. Also, if you are using a program for your localhost setup such as XAMPP, go into the control panel and then stopping it from there.